For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,756 students in Windham County, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windham County, VT are Flood Brook School, Halifax West School and Dummerston Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windham County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Windham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Windham County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flood Brook School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Vt Route 11
Londonderry, VT 05148
(802) 824-6811
Londonderry, VT 05148
(802) 824-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Halifax West School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Dummerston Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Schoolhouse Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brattleboro Area Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Sunny Acres
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Putney Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
182 Westminster Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Marlboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2669 Route 9
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Twin Valley Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4299 Vt Route 100
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2042 Vt Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Bellows Falls Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Grafton Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 School Street
Grafton, VT 05146
(802) 843-2495
Grafton, VT 05146
(802) 843-2495
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Windham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
624 Grassy Brook Rd
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7552
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7552
Gr: PK-6
25 Cherry Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 2%
91 Vt Route 11
Londonderry, VT 05148
(802) 824-6811
Londonderry, VT 05148
(802) 824-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
2042 Vt Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1 School Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-5255
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
4299 Vt Route 100
Jacksonville, VT 05342
(802) 368-2880
Jacksonville, VT 05342
(802) 368-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
4299 Vt Route 100
Jacksonville, VT 05342
(802) 368-2880
Jacksonville, VT 05342
(802) 368-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Windham Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
13 Timson Hill Road
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7651
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7651
Gr: PK | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Windham S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8a Atkinson Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Windham Southeast S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
53 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Windham Southwest S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 Route 9 West
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-1300
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-1300
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Windham County, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windham County, VT include Flood Brook School, Halifax West School and Dummerston Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in Windham County?
9 public middle schools are located in Windham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Windham County?
Windham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Windham County include: Dummerston Schools vs. Putney Central School, Bellows Falls Middle School vs. Brattleboro Area Middle School, Putney Central School vs. Dummerston Schools
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